Feast-Watson Wipe on polyurethane and usage

[markharrison]

I needed to finish a single item in wipe-on poly to match another piece that was finished with Minwax. Given that Minwax is no longer an option (I've written about this before)I tried the FW equivalent. It is not as good but the finish is close enough to the Minwax product.

The problem I have found is that it is still too viscous by comparison to the Minwax product which is really very watery. It's very hard to get a consistent gloss on a flat surface. I added about 10-15% low-odour mineral turpentine to try and see if that helped. It's better, but still not great. I added a bit more thinner to be over 20%. This is almost acceptable.

I am using the gloss product. I don't know about the satin product. I prefer to build up the gloss and then rub it back to a satin with 0000 steel wool and wax.

In summary, I recommend cutting it with 20% mineral turpentine.I think you will be a lot happier with it.

That said, I do not intend to use poly again in the future.

[barri]

I fully agree with the comment about Minwax. Loved it but have used FW and it has to be thinned. I found 5 thin coats with a very light sand between coats and the result is pretty good. My favourite finish is lacquer and wax as you can do many coats 15 minutes apart.

[Lappa]

Barri,
I know this is an old thread but I was wondering what lacquer you use.

Cheers

[barri]

Septone Acrylic Aerosol Paint - Clear Topcoat, 400g | Supercheap Auto

It works well and is often on special